Open AccessCommunicating science: From the laboratory bench to the breakfast table
Author(s) -
Hendrix Mary J.C.,
Campbell Paulette W.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
the anatomical record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1097-0185
pISSN - 0003-276X
DOI - 10.1002/ar.1150
Subject(s) - salience (neuroscience) , table (database) , citizen science , public relations , science communication , science education , political science , psychology , computer science , mathematics education , cognitive psychology , botany , biology , data mining
If we are to maintain public appreciation and support for our scientific enterprise, we need to pay more attention to translating the benefits and grandeur of science into the language of broader society. Both educators and journalists have a role to play in communicating the achievements of science, but scientists must recognize that we have a responsibility to increase the availability and salience of science to the public.